1968 Fiat Dino vs. 1968 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1968 Fiat Dino and 1968 Simca 1100 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1100. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat Dino weights approximately 450 kg more than 1968 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Fiat Dino is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Fiat Dino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Simca 1100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1100. (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat Dino | 1968 Simca 1100 | |
Make | Fiat | Simca |
Model | Dino | 1100 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 47 L |